A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is to be opened early next month. Capable of accommodating 1400 people, the theatre will have the most modern features and design. The proprietor of the theatre is Mr. Ma Chui-chiu. The Theatre will screen pictures under the able management of Mr. Leung Cheuk-wing and Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

Love in the Dark' with charming Viola Dana as the star, is due to open at the Queen's Theatre today. The supporting star is Cullen Landis, Bruce Guerin, Arline Pretty, Edward Connelly and Charles West. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-13
Summary:

In Viola Dana's latest success, which opens for a short season at the Queen's Theatre tonight, she depicts a tom-boy role. 'Love in the Dark' has many unexpected turns. This picture has the appealing tenderness of 'The $5 Baby,' the exquisite drama of 'Seeing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

Thrills and laughter are happily combined in Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. The picture also starred by William E. Park, Ray Gray and directed by F. Richard Jones. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-06
Summary:

Thrills and laughter are happily combined in Dorothy Gish's latest Paramount comedy, 'The Ghost in the Garret,' which will be shown at the Queen's Theatre today. Film synopsis included. The charming star is supported in the picture, her leading man being William E. Park. The…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Yesterday, the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' began its five days run in the Queen's Theatre. The film is based on Jack London's story of a conflict between strong men of the sea. It stars Mitchell Lewis and he is supported by Helen Ferguson, William V. Mong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-21
Summary:

Thrills of the most intense description were the order of the day yesterday when the new Metro special production, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' with an all-star cast, was the feature attraction at the Queen's Theatre. It is the picturization of the late Jack London's novel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-22
Summary:

One Week of Love,' starred by Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle, written by Edward J. Montague and directed by George Archainbaud, comes to the Queen's Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-30
Summary:

Under Oath,' starring Elaine Hammerstein, comes to the Queen's Theatre. This production is written by Edward J. Montagne. Other stars included Mahlon Hamilton and Jenny Kira.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-30
Summary:

Under Oath,' starring Elaine Hammerstein, which comes to the Queen's Theatre for today and tomorrow only, is a remarkably interesting study of the struggle constantly taking place between the newly rich and the old established order of aristocrats who have held their place in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

Lionel Barrymore in 'The Master Mind' is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre. This is the first of a new series of Barrymore photoplays to be presented by the Associated First National. He is capably supported by such well-known artists as Gypsy O'Brien, Ralph Kellard,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife.' Other case included Forrest Stanley, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Edward Martindel, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Leota Lorraine and Helen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-06
Summary:

Alice Lake, who reaped success in Metro's production of 'Should A Women Tell?' and 'Shore Acres,' is to be seen in a new role at the Queen's Theatre today when the new Metro special, 'The Misfit Wife' will be the feature. Film synopsis included. Alice Lake…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. Other cast included Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack Livingston, Graham Pettie, Frederick Vroom, Billy Gettinger, Jim Blackwell, Helen Pillsbury.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-07
Summary:

The Misfit Wife,' a Metro production featuring Alice Lake, was seen last night at the Queen's Theatre. It was the performance of Alice Lake as Katie Molly that counted most in the picture's success. The cast includes Forrest Stanley, Leota Lorraine, Edward Martindel, Jack…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20 - 1925-02-25
Summary:

Lewis Stone, Alice Terry and Ramon Novarro in Rex Ingram's 'Scaramouche,' from the novel by Rafael Sabatini, adapted by Willis Goldbeck, photography by John F. Seitz, directed by Rex Ingram, a Metro picture. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-20
Summary:

Rafael Sabatini, the author of 'Scaramouche,' which in its screen form, as produced by Rex Ingram for Metro, opens at the Queen's Theatre tomorrow. When 'Scaramouche' was published in 1921, critics who declared the historical novel could not come back were forced to…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-21 - 1925-02-26
Summary:

Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone in Rex Ingram's 'Scaramouche.' Continuity by Willis Goldbeck and photography by John F. Seitz. A Metro picture. February 21 remarks: Founded on the novel of the French Revolution by Rafael Sabatini.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is showing 'Scaramouche,' the Rex Ingram production for Metro pictures. The cast of 10,000 is headed by Alice Terry, Lewis Stone and Ramon Novarro, who is famous for his role in 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The screen adaptation was written by Willis Goldbeck…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-24
Summary:

A boon for the movies is 'Scaramouche,' the big Rex Ingram production for Metro, which is showing at the Queen's Theatre. The cast of 10,000 is headed by Ramon Novarro, Alice Terry and Lewis Stone, the triumvirate of Ingram's earlier film, 'The Prisoner of Zenda,'…